Med Surg Unit Secretary

Centerpoint Medical Center; Independence (MO); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Adoption assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO, is seeking a Med Surg Unit Secretary for day shifts. You will greet patients, manage records, and handle communications to keep the care team connected. The role supports RNs and helps maintain a clean, well-stocked unit.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification upon hire, with strong interpersonal and computer skills. Prior clerical experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills required.
• Public contact and clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple functions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and multi-line phone systems preferred.

Mansioni

• Greet and guide patients and visitors professionally, provide updates and keep them informed.
• Maintain patient records, enter physician orders, protect patient information.
• Coordinate communications between incoming calls and care team to keep unit connected.
• Keep the environment clean, organized and well-stocked for safety and comfort.
• Support daily operations and foster teamwork and respectful culture.
• Perform receptionist duties and manage unit supplies/equipment.
• Support patient experience by assisting RNs and providing meal companionship as needed.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phone system

Prioritization

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phone system

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have the career opportunities as a Med Surg Unit Secretary you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

DAY Shift, 7:30 am – 8:00 pm.

Job Summary And Qualifications

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Greeting and guiding patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported
• Maintaining patient records accurately, entering physician orders, and protecting patient information
• Handling all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected
• Keeping the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort
• Taking initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork
• The unit secretary is responsible and accountable for the daily clerical operations of the nursing unit, performs receptionist duties and maintains supplies/equipment for the unit.
• The unit secretary participates in a positive patient experience including supporting RNs in the delivery of patient care items and providing meal companionship to patients.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills are required.
• Public contact and clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple functions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and multi-line phone preferred.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.